Jane Birkin to Hermes: Take my name off croc handbag - CBS News

Last Updated Jul 29, 2015 10:41 AM EDT British actress and singer Jane Birkin is calling on French retailer Hermes to take her name off the crocodile-skin versions of the iconic Birkin handbag, after being contacted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, which contends the fashion accessory is made with animals slaughtered inhumanely. Apart from the tens of thousands of dollars spent on the fashion accessory sold by Hermes, thousands of crocodiles and alligators are killed each year to supply the company with skins used to make some Birkins, along with high-end wallets, belts, watchbands and shoes. Play Video Video Video shows horrific treatment of alligators slaughtered for luxury bags Graphic content: Undercover video filmed by PETA shows gruesome treatment of alligators and crocodiles, who are stunned with a bolt gun but somet... A PETA video from June shows se...